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BWS 864S

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,864 mi
Last recorded70,864 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWS 864S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 70,864 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 66,014 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 May 2016 61,896 miles

offside rear driveshaft cv gaiter split

Pass 5 May 2015 55,738 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r driveshaft both inner and outer gaiters are split

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 5 May 2015 55,738 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

n/s/r driveshaft both inner and outer gaiters are split

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 11 May 2011 53,635 miles

nearside rear inner driveshaft gaitor split

nearside rear outer driveshaft gaitor split

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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BWS 864S is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 56,903 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BWS 864S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 44 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BWS 864S registered?

BWS 864S is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 May 1982.

Is BWS 864S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWS 864S shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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